The University of Southern California ranks among the world’s leading private research universities and
is home to
one of the most diverse and talented student and faculty populations in the United States. Building on
USC’s expertise,
the USC International Academy invites extraordinarily talented students to cross geographic and
linguistic boundaries
and pursue their educational goals in one of our four avenues of study.

We can equip you with the tools to express your ideas powerfully, pursue knowledge across boundaries,
and successfully
navigate life in the United States—all while experiencing the transformative power of USC.

Boost your chances for undergraduate admission to USC or other top U.S. colleges and universities through world-class test preparation,
maximum academic and admission support, and up to 12 units of transferable USC course work.

Make your graduate school application stand out through unparalleled support by
USC admission advisers, intensive TOEFL/IELTS and GRE/GMAT preparation, and academic English course work
tailored to your field of study.

More than 300,000 strong, USC alumni form a close
and supportive community that spans the globe. As a member of
the Trojan Family, you will be part of a remarkable group who are shaping the future of the planet,
from business moguls and government
ministers to Hollywood luminaries and Olympic gold medalists.

USC KECK-LED CONSORTIUM CRACKS PART OF BRAIN'S GENETIC CODE

An international, collaborative study of the brain, led by researchers
from the Keck School of Medicine of USC, has found eight common genetic mutations that seem to age the
brain an average of three years – and result in smaller brains. The study could lead to targeted therapies
and interventions for Alzheimer’s disease, autism and other neurological conditions.